Laboratory Specimen Processor

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through unparalleled science, data, technology, and a global laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address critical health challenges. With deep expertise and global scale, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on people’s health worldwide.

About the role

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our team in Raritan, NJ. This full-time position involves preparing laboratory specimens for analysis, ensuring accurate identification and routing, and supporting efficient laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Perform data entry of patient information accurately and in a timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum qualification)
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 months or more of specimen processing experience
• 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday and alternating Monday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM.

Pay

Pay range: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour, plus shift differential.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule receive all benefits except PTO or FTO. Employees scheduled for fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible for the 401(k) plan only.